Ukraine
Ukraine Legalizes Medical Cannabis: Here’s What You Need to Know
The law is set to take effect in the second half of 2024, six months after its publication. During this period, the Ukrainian government will develop by-laws for implementation of the new legislation.
Dec. 21, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: Washington Insider: Alarming Signs About What Might Follow
Ukraine is facing more headwinds than simply Congress which are becoming hard to dismiss. The uncertainty has certainly titillated Russia’s mouthpieces.
Dec. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Is Ukraine's Unity Crumbling?
Month after month, Ukrainian society has impressed observers with its seemingly unbreakable unity in the fight against the Russian invaders. But now political tensions are starting to emerge.
Dec. 12, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Lawmaker Claims Blinken Is Telling Europe Not to Talk to Ukraine About NATO
In a series of revealing Telegram posts, lawmaker Oleksiy Goncharenko cited sources in Washington, who reveal US attempts to dampen Ukraine’s expectations for aid.
Dec. 5, 2023
Ukraine
Language Issue Being Stirred Up Again in Ukraine? Part 2
At the height of war, language scandals have again erupted about Russian's role in Ukraine and attitudes toward its speakers. And Moscow has used claims of discrimination as a pretext for war.
Dec. 3, 2023
Ukraine Blocks Ex-Leader From Meeting Hungary PM Orban
Poroshenko, in power from 2014 to 2019, had planned a number of high-level meetings abroad but said on Friday his trip had to be cancelled because he was turned away at the border.
Dec. 3, 2023
Ukraine
Language Issue Being Stirred Up Again in Ukraine? Part 1
During the height of war, language scandals have once again erupted about the role of the Russian language in Ukraine and attitudes towards Russian speakers. What is behind it?
Dec. 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Zelensky, Zaluzhny Rift – Fact or Fiction?
Months of rumors about a divide between Ukraine's top general and its president recently reached the public sphere. Kyiv Post sources say there's no conflict – and that Russia is fanning the flames.
Nov. 29, 2023
Zelensky
MP Fuels Rumors of Zaluzhny-Zelensky Conflict, Calls for Military Leadership Change
Ukrainian MPs seek to remove Mariana Bezuhla as head of a subcommittee within the National Security, Defense, and Intelligence Committee after her scandalously outspoken statements.
Nov. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Chatham House: Democracy in Ukraine
Explaining the history of democracy in Ukraine, the current state of its democracy while at war, and future prospects.
Nov. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Reveals Moscow’s ‘Maidan 3’ Plan: Disinformation Campaign Aiming to Spark Coup
After deep fakes appeared in an attempt show discord between Ukrainian military and political leadership, Zelensky points to a Russian disinformation campaign meant to incite chaos and overthrow him.
Nov. 17, 2023
Zelensky
Zelensky’s Chief-of-Staff Responds to Rumors of Zaluzhny’s Dismissal: ‘I Am Unaware of Such Information’
Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky’s chief-of-staff, appeared on TV to assuage growing fears of a rift between the political and military command of Ukraine.
Nov. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Funerals and Weddings, Tears and Joy
The families of fallen soldiers continue to wait for state plans to take shape for a military cemetery, whilst there are new opportunities for soldiers in active service seeking to marry.
Nov. 8, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: A Matter of Trust – Who and What Do Ukrainians Believe in?
As Ukrainians’ optimism conflates with a sense of realism about a drawn-out war, does President Zelensky still have the magic touch?
Oct. 27, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine’s EU Membership Report Card Expected Nov. 8
The European Commission decision would inform a mid-December EU summit, where leaders would vote on entering formal membership talks with Ukraine.
Oct. 24, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukrainian Journalism Versus Russian Imperialism – Then, Now and Tomorrow (Part 3, Conclusion)
Kyiv Post’s Chief Editor reflects on how the media landscape has evolved and the challenges facing Ukrainian journalism in the past, now and in the near future.
Oct. 24, 2023
Ukrainian Journalism Versus Russian Imperialism – Then, Now and Tomorrow (Part 2)
Kyiv Post’s Chief Editor reflects on how the media landscape has evolved and the challenges facing Ukrainian journalism in the past, now and in the near future.
Oct. 22, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine Could Be About to Take A Major Step Towards EU Integration
While Orban may be a problem, EU and Kyiv officials expect Ukraine will enter EU negotiations in December having made key reforms for minority rights, against corruption, and against oligarchs.
Sept. 21, 2023
War in Ukraine
Imprisoned Hard-Line Nationalist Declares Bid for Russian Presidency, Releases Dubious Manifesto
Found guilty of downing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 and wanted in Ukraine for alleged war crimes, Girkin, or "Strelkov" was arrested in Russia after criticizing Putin
Aug. 31, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: Will Elections Be Held in the Near Future?
Despite rumors, parliamentary elections are unlikely to be held while under martial law and definitely not in October, whereas a presidential election in March is still a possibility.
Aug. 28, 2023